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The region's avocado acreage has dropped from roughly 26,000 acres in 2008 to about 13,000 in 2024. A combination of increased water rates and labor costs is bringing the industry down.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez introduced the bill and said it goes beyond the "gig economy." San Diego's taxi industry and others could also be affected. -
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The median price of single-family homes that sold in the San Diego region last month increased 7 percent, compared to the same period last year, but the number of houses that changed hands fell 12 percent. -
Police have closed Harbor Drive in the vicinity of the crash and advised motorists to use an alternate route. -
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Efforts to derail California's high-speed rail plans fell short on Tuesday. A Sacramento judge ruled the project didn't violate promises made to voters when it comes to financing the effort. -
KPBS Midday EditionFor the last few years, San Diego Magazine has devoted an issue to what it deems the best neighborhoods in the county. This year, some neighborhoods aren't surprising, while others might have you asking, "Where is that?" -
Higher physician reimbursement should improve access to health care and shorten appointment wait times for Medicare beneficiaries in San Diego County. -
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The city auditor says San Diego needs to improve coordination between street repaving and other construction projects. Problems are especially urgent as the city ramps up infrastructure repairs.
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